The period following the excess of the holidays is a great time to set realistic financial goals. Having a plan to make your resolutions stick are the first steps to financial freedom. We recommend starting with these four steps. 1. Start a budget. If you do not have a budget, it’s hard to know where and how you spend your…

Congratulations to Ben Price for being selected by his peers as Employee of the Year. Ben’s role includes managing daily operations of the IT department, developing new strategies and IT procedures, and coordinating the needs of both in-house and remote IT experts. Staff noted that Ben is always helpful. During the recent system upgrade, Ben stepped up and took on…

The First Abilene Federal Credit Union Board of Directors announces the promotion of Mrs. Megan Allred as the organization’s new President/Chief Executive Officer. “Megan’s time employed by the credit union has been the epitome of commitment, dedication and professionalism. Megan is a dynamic and engaged leader that we believe will do an exceptional job leading our organization,” said Mark Huffington,…

First Abilene Federal Credit Union celebrated with a ribbon cutting on August 15, 2019 at the new replica building on display at the Melvin Martin Center for Children’s Safety (Safety City). The replica of First Abilene FCU replaces an outdated structure at the popular children’s center. Cost of the new construction was donated entirely by First Abilene FCU. It features…

The credit union will be CLOSED Monday, September 30th. All transactions following the close of business Saturday, September 28th will post on Tuesday, October 1st. As a result of the upgrade, First Abilene FCU will be able to provide its members with a convenient streamlined banking experience, existing and emerging technology, customizable online banking and real-time processing. FAQs

Please join us in congratulating our Vice President of Operations, Megan Allred, on her recent graduation from Southwest CUNA Management School! CUNA (Credit Union National Association) Management School is a three-year executive education program, designed specifically to develop and enhance leadership skills of credit union employees. Students attend classes and complete a strategic plan during the three-year period. SCMS is…

According to the National Retail Federation, only about 55% of Americans celebrate Valentine’s Day, but those who do will shell out an average of $146. The same study found that retails sales for Valentine’s Day brings in over 19.7 billion dollars. How much do you find yourself spending on Valentine’s Day? Not only do we all spend extra cash on…

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              Ghost, goblins, ghouls oh my! Halloween, the nation’s second largest holiday is projected to rake in over 8 billion dollars this year. We’d like to share some tips on how to save a little money this season. Make your own costume. The internet is loaded with do-it-yourself costume ideas. We’ve even taken care…

Troy Kyle, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of First Abilene FCU, is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Paula Clowdus to Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer (CRO). Paula has worked at the credit union since 1998. She has served in various positions including: Teller, Data Processor, Operations Manager, Loan Officer and Branch Manager before being promoted…

We are very excited to announce the appointment of our new Board Chair, Mark Huffington.  Mark has been with Hendrick Medical Center for 11 years and currently serves as the Director of Financial Analysis. He oversees the continuous, effective operation and the continuous improvement of the activities of the Revenue/Operations Support Services and assures integration of departmental services with the…

April marked the end of Board Chairmanship for Zane Dennis. Zane will remain as a Board of Directors member. He has done an outstanding job shaping this organization for the past eight years to what it is today. First Abilene thanks Zane for an extraordinary work and leadership skills he provided to our Board of Directors and company. As your term…

The purpose of the First Abilene FCU Scholarship program is to provide a means to recognize academic excellence, leadership and social awareness provided by our young adult members.  These individuals are our future leaders of tomorrow and we believe in the potential inherent in each of them.  First Abilene FCU is proud to invest in our future. To be eligible…

It is with great pleasure that First Abilene FCU announces Baillie Hill, Loan Processor II, as the 2016 Employee of the Year. The Employee of the Year is voted on annually by all employees. A positive attitude and spirit, being a team player, willingness to help fellow co-workers, creating a happy and positive work environment, time management skills and assistance…

It is with best wishes that First Abilene Federal Credit Union congratulates Faye Smith, President/CEO; on her retirement, effective March 31, 2016 after 27 years of employment. The members and staff of the credit union have greatly benefited from her remarkable dedication and leadership. Faye started in 1989 when the credit union was located in the back of the Blood…